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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.75, 1,144.57 and 518.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.75, 1,144.57 and 518.71 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.75 : 1,144.57 = 518.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.75/1,144.57 = 518.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.75x = 1,144.57 × 518.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.75x = 593,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,694.18/829.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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